UPDATED: Second person arrested after stabbing in Yeovil
A teenager has been arrested following a serious assault in Yeovil.
Last updated 30th Jan 2025
A second arrest was made of a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of affray and being in possession of a bladed article in a public place.
The arrest is in connection with the serious assault which occurred in Raglan Terrace, Yeovil, yesterday afternoon.
He and the 15-year-old remain in police custody.
A man in his 50s and a teenage boy sustained stab-like wounds in an assault in Raglan Terrace at around 3.30pm.
Both were taken to the hospital by the ambulance service. The man’s injuries are thought to be serious but not life threatening or life changing. He remains in hospital.
The teenager’s injuries were described as superficial and he has been discharged from hospital.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Roseanna Green said: “We understand this will be alarming and distressing for members of our community.
“We have dedicated resources carrying out enquiries into this incident and members of the public can expect to see a heightened police presence over the coming days.
“Neighbourhood policing officers will be conducting high visibility patrols throughout the town following this incident and we will be working with local schools following this incident.
“If you have any concerns, we urge you to speak with our officers on patrol or contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.”